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Jim’s Attic: A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

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A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant By Jim KorkisWhen Main Street U.S.A. opened at the Magic Kingdom in Florida in October 1971, right there in Town Square was the Town Square Cafe with an open air porch where patrons could watch the stream of guests rushing in and out of the park. The … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: A Short History of Tony’s Town Square Restaurant"
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Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation

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The Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation On May 1, 1989, the Disney MGM Studios officially opened with a dedication ceremony led by then CEO Michael Eisner. However, not long afterwards on that same day, there was another dedication ceremony in front of The Magic of Disney Animation building. Roy E. Disney talked at … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Handprints of The Magic of Animation"
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A Taste of Northern Italy on the High Seas at Palo

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
The Disney Cruise Line delivers the same high quality, service, and entertainment that you would expect at one of the Disney theme parks to help create a truly magical experience at sea. Although the Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy share some common traits, they each have their own unique style and charm and offer different … Continue reading "A Taste of Northern Italy on the High Seas at Palo"
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Jim’s Attic: The Walt Disney World Time Capsule That Never Was

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The Walt Disney World Time Capsule That Never Was By Jim Korkis Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. One … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Walt Disney World Time Capsule That Never Was"
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Liberty Tree Tavern: A “Revolutionary” Dining Experience

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Liberty Square features a little bit of everything. It has two of the most classic Disney attractions in the Haunted Mansion and Hall of Presidents, various little shops such as Yankee Trader and Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, as well as a number of dining experiences, such as Sleepy Hollow for snacks and the counter service restaurant Columbia Harbour House. Even though Magic Kingdom has a limited number of sit-down restaurants, Liberty Square's Liberty Tree Tavern still tends to be overlooked by many as they make their way past toward Frontierland. However, this restaurant provides Guests a tremendously themed dining experience that helps make it one of the best dining options at Magic Kingdom.
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Jim’s Attic: Imagineer Marvin Davis, Master Planner of Walter Disney World

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Marvin Davis developed the first diagrammatic plan for Disneyland. On the morning of August 8, 1953, Walt reviewed the site map that Davis was working on and picked up a No. 1 carbon pencil and drew a triangle around the plot of land to indicate where he wanted his railroad to run. That historic drawing still exists today. For two years, Davis worked on more than 100 different versions of the master plan for Disneyland.
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Earl of Sandwich: A Simple Meal Fit For Royalty

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One of our favorite counter service restaurants at Disney World is actually found at Downtown Disney. The irony of this restaurant is that it is not actually Disney-owned, but part of a chain that has locations all across the United States. Nevertheless, when it comes to counter service dining, there are not too many locations at Disney World that can match Earl of Sandwich.
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BOOK REVIEW: Tinker Bell: An Evolution

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Tinker Bell: An Evolution By Mindy Johnson with a Foreword by John Lasseter Disney Editions has recently published a lavish tome dedicated to the development and history of the beloved, but slightly naughty, fairy Tinker Bell, designed in collaboration with the Animation Research Library. The book traces the history of the sparkly sprite from her … Continue reading "BOOK REVIEW: Tinker Bell: An Evolution"
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Jim’s Attic: Farewell to Cap’n Jack’s

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Cap'n Jack's Restaurant was an informal, New England-ish, nautically themed restaurant at the Downtown Disney Marketplace on the east side. The restaurant had been a staple on the waterfront since The Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village opened in 1975. In fact, both opened on the very same day and for years afterward Cap'n Jack's was considered the place to visit on WDW property in the evenings. Originally, it was called Cap'n Jack's Oyster Bar and was a location where adults could grab cocktails and appetizers in the early days of Walt Disney World. Obviously, it specialized in seafood and was one of the very few locations on or near WDW property that was open until the wee hours.
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D23’s Holiday Splendor

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What if you had an opportunity to view the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights with just a handful of others, all of you with special ears that blink in time with the lights and music? How about reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional and a private dessert party while you watch IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth? Are you interested in Disney history, and how the holidays have been celebrated at Disney Parks throughout the years? If so, D23's Holiday Splendor event may be for you! The schedule for the event starts with an evening viewing the Osborne Lights in the Hollywood Studios, then continues the next day with a full day of scheduled events in Epcot.
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